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Nov 7, 2023 · It’s hard to believe it’s been over 30 years since martial artist and actor Michael Qissi burst onto the scene as the intimidating Muay Thai champion Tong Po in the cult classic Kickboxer.
Michel Qissi (Arabic: ميشيل قيسي; born Mohammed Qissi on 12 September 1962) is a Belgian Moroccan actor. He is best known for his collaborations with Jean-Claude Van Damme, having starred in Breakin' (1984), Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer (1989), in which he portrayed the villain Tong Po, Lionheart (1990), and Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016).
Michel Qissi was not credited; however, he was dubbed as Tong Po and even given a make-up job to make him look Asian. His final picture with Van Damme was Lionheart (1990) (AWOL), playing a legionnaire sent to bring Van Damme back to the army.
- January 1, 1
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- Oujda, Morocco
In part 1 of my interview with Mohammed Qissi (aka Michel Qissi), who played Tong Po in Kickboxer, he talks about his early history and shares his real-life boxing fights and training.
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- Viking Samurai
Michel Qissi, born as Mohammed Qissi, is a Moroccan-Belgian actor and director. He is famous for playing the role of Tong Po in the martial arts flick ‘Kickboxer’ and its sequel ‘Kickboxer 2’.
Tong Po is a ruthless and brutal Muay Thai champion and the main antagonist of Kickboxer film series. He was portrayed by Michel Qissi in the first two films of the saga, Kamel Krifa in Kickboxer 4, and Dave Bautista in Kickboxer: Vengeance, who also played Mr. Hinx in Spectre, Aldar in...
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Michel Qissi was not credited; however, he was dubbed as Tong Po and even given a make-up job to make him look Asian. His final picture with Van Damme was Lionheart (1990) (AWOL), playing a legionnaire sent to bring Van Damme back to the army.
